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Handlebars:
If you haven’t already, slide the handlebar stem into the frame at the desired height, remove the weather-
proof cap and then tighten the allen bolt indicated below to secure the stem in position whilst ensuring that
the handlebars line up correctly with the front wheel.
Warning:
It is extremely important to ensure that the handlebars are properly secured. If they were to rotate or other-
wise move unexpectedly during use, it could result in an accident and/or serious injury. If you have any
doubts regarding the correct configuration of this part (or any other part of the bike), you should take your
bike along to your nearest bike shop and have them prepare it for you at your own cost.
Once the stem has been secured, you can now fine tune the positioning of the handlebars. The handle-
bars can be adjusted in two ways. They can be rotated, and they can also be raised/lowered. You should
adjust the
height
first. This is done by loosening the large bolt on the underside of the handlebars (shown
below left). This bolt secures a stepped piece that locks the handlebars into position. You will need to
loosen the bolt enough so that the handlebars can be rotated, then tighten this piece back into position
when you have the handlebars at the desired height.
To adjust the
rotation
of the handlebars, loosen the front-most bolt on the underside of the handlebars as
shown above right. Rotate the handlebars into the desired position and then re-tighten the bolt. Check the
adjacent bolt is sufficiently tight and tighten if required.
